wind safety News
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Regulators: Safety, welding problems at offshore wind farm
The nation's first offshore wind farm has experienced safety and welding problems, and regulators are closely monitoring construction, according to the regulatory agency that issued a permit for the work. Deepwater Wind is building a five-turbine wind farm off Block Island and began construction in July. Inspection reports about the initial weeks of construction identified "numerous" health and ...
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Gamesa’s G97-2.0 MW turbine awarded first type certificate
The certified G97-2.0 MW turbine is the first to be equipped with Gamesa’s infused blade. This model is already being marketed in India. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has achieved a new product strategy milestone by having its G97-2.0 MW turbine, equipped with an infused glass fibre blade, obtain the first class A type certificate issued by independent ...
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New partnership offers real-world safety benefits to the wind turbine sector
Meteorological equipment specialists Biral has been working closely with ORE Catapult to further develop its BTD-350 thunderstorm and lightning detection system for offshore wind farms and is installing its technology for testing at the Catapult’s 7MW Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine in Fife. ORE Catapult was established in 2013 by the UK Government and is part of a network of Catapults ...
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Biral Partnership Offers Real-World Safety Benefits to the Wind Turbine Sector
Meteorological equipment specialists Biral has been working closely with ORE Catapult to further develop its BTD-350 thunderstorm and lightning detection system for offshore wind farms and is installing its technology for testing at the Catapult’s 7MW Levenmouth Demonstration Turbine in Fife. ORE Catapult was established in 2013 by the UK Government and is part of a network of Catapults ...
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NREL Distributes Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project Round Four Funding
The Energy Department's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is awarding four subcontracts under the fourth round of funding through DOE's Distributed Wind Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP). The CIP aims to help manufacturers of small and mid-size wind turbines improve their turbine design and manufacturing processes while reducing costs and improving efficiency as they work ...
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Renewable energy can benefit from a changing climate
A warmer and wetter climate may have positive feedback on renewable energy sources. Better conditions for hydropower and biomass energy can be expected. A new analysis has been performed by Nordic and Baltic researchers. The Nordic Council of Ministers has published a new report on the impacts of 21st century climate changes on the development and use of renewable energy in the Nordic and Baltic ...
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French Developers and GE Fuel Wind Energy Growth in France
GE to Provide 27 Advanced Wind Turbines to Meet Europe’s Highest Reliability, Availability Standards Developers Boralex and InnoVent Invest in GE Culture of Health, Environment and Safety for New Wind Farms in France 77 Megawatts of New Wind Energy Will Help France Reach Renewable Energy Goal of 23 Percent by 2020 Projects in Picardy and Nord Pas-de-Calais are Located in Two of ...
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Wind Farm Environmental Assessment, Middle East
WKC Group Continues to Support the Development of Renewable Energy Projects across the Middle East & Africa WKC Group has successfully completed detailed environmental assessments of two European Bank of Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) wind farm developments in Jordan. Both projects are located within the Western borders of Ma’an in the South of Jordan within the Sherah ...
By WKC Group
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PlanETs Brand-New Products for 2009
More money in your pocket with adapted individual solutions! From 2009 on, it remains to be seen, who´s got the best answers to the Renewable Energy Sources Act. Concretely this means: Only plant technology with high efficiency, perfectly integrated in the operation is going to provide the performance, in which the operators will take pleasure. Therefore the product development of PlanET ...
By Triangle Ltd
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New SMA Multicluster Box Makes Rural Electrification Simple, Scalable
SMA is taking orders for its Multicluster Box, an off-grid AC distribution hub that manages a variety of renewable and combustion generation sources for large-scale Sunny Island multi-cluster systems. Now available for the North American market, the SMA Multicluster Box features a preconfigured design that simplifies the installation of off-grid renewable-energy systems, providing users with ...
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SMA Simplifies Off-Grid PV Design with New Configurator Software
SMA has introduced its Off-Grid Configurator, a customizable solution that helps solar professionals design the ideal off-grid photovoltaic (PV) system. This intuitive software analyzes each design aspect, from sizing the PV array to preparing a final cost analysis, thereby providing the user with comprehensive planning assistance that saves time and reduces costs. “Designing and ...
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AWEA: wind power trends to watch for in 2009
As the wind industry closes out another banner year, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is looking ahead to further progress in 2009. Although the industry is buffeted by the financial crisis and economic downturn, it is also buoyed by a strong strategic position and the prospect of strong policy support from Congress and the new President. Here are some wind energy projections for the ...
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Resilient wind industry delivers 17% of Europe’s electricity, proves smart bet for Europe’s green recovery
The new WindEurope publication “The Impact of COVID-19 on Europe’s wind sector” analyses how the ongoing pandemic affected new installations, auction schedules, financing and electricity production in the first half of 2020. While the wind industry experienced disruptions in the first semester, installation levels were comparable to previous years and financing for new wind ...
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